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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Polysomnography Technologist Senior/UKHC

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$25/hr - $39.10/hr

2+ years exp

The University of Kentucky is dedicated to creating a healthy work environment, and they are seeking a Polysomnography Technician Senior. The role involves providing sleep monitoring and interventions, including registering patients, preparing for procedures, performing polysomnography studies, and managing administrative tasks within the department.

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Responsibilities

Registering patients

Gathering patient pre-study paperwork

Preparing patients and equipment for procedures

Explain procedures and interactions to patients

Complete follow-up notes as needed

Perform polysomnography studies and analyze data to assist in obtaining proper diagnosis

Entering charges

Cleaning all study equipment

Administrative and clerical responsibilities for the daily operations of the department

Qualification

Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistRegistered Respiratory TherapistEPICNihon Kohden softwareCritical care experience

Required

2 yrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) at time of hire

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) required after 1 year of employment

The physical requirements of this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs. and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 lbs

Nightshift; Three 12-hour shifts per week (Monday – Saturday); 6:00 pm – 6:30 am

The Polysomnography Technician will be responsible for providing sleep monitoring and interventions to all patients

The primary responsibilities include: registering patients; gathering patient pre-study paperwork; preparing patients and equipment for procedures; explain procedures and interactions to patients; complete follow-up notes as needed; perform polysomnography studies and analyze data to assist in obtaining proper diagnosis; entering charges; and cleaning all study equipment. This position will also have some administrative and clerical responsibilities for the daily operations of the department

This is a Nightshift position

Yes